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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-02-19
a Director Speaks for Mr.. SNYDER,

EDITOR OF THE CARBON ADVOCATE:
Several weeks ago 4 communication ap-
peared in the columns of the ADVOCATE,
signed "a Teacher, criticising Mr.. T. A.
Snyder, our county superintendent for
neGect(?) Of the duties pertaining to that
office Knowing the ADVOCATE to be
fair and impartial, as well as fearless in its
criticism of public men and measures. I
have concluded to give you few figures
copied from the "Pennsylvania School
Report" in contradiction of the charges
preferred, in justice to Mr.. Snyder, and in
comparison with one or two of the other
superintendents of the State.
During the last year of Mr.. Balliet's in
cumbency, against whom no one can sustain
the charge of being derelict in his duties.
he made two hundred and eighty-one (2SlI
visits to the schools of the county. The
Sup't of Allegheny county, who receives
double the amount of Mr.. Snvders salary,
madcthree hundred-fofty-seven t347I visits,
and the average time spent at each visit.
was hfty-iive (55) minutes. One hundred
and eiShty-nine schools were not visited at
all. MIR, Snyder made three hundred and
seventy-three (373) visits, and the average
time spent at each visit, was one hour and
thirty-two minutes. All the schools were
visited once, one hundred and forty-two
we're visited twice, and seYeniy-seven Of
the long term schools, were visited three
times. He held, in addition to the yearly
institute, which, In interest and size was
never equaled in this county, Local Insti-
tutcs," at Lansford, Weatherly, Lehighton,
Nesquehoning, and Lehgh Gap.
think Mr. Editor, this is an excellent
showing. and know that the work accom-.
plished by Mr.. Snyder, compares favorably
with the most efficient county sup't. in
the State.
The positions held by Mr.. Snyder in the
building and Loan Association, and as a
member OF the town council, require his
attention, on an average, about four henis
per month, and that in the evening. He
refused to become a candidate for reelection
as councilman, which will reduce this
average.
II il were necessary, l could prove the
above by actual demonstration, but will
not impose on your time and space further.
A DIRECTOR.
Lehlghton, Pa. Feb. 10th.
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Anthracite Coal Trade.

The anthracite trade is less active than it
has been for some weeks past and the de-
mand for coal is less urgent. Price for
some sizes and grades are consequently be-
ing shaded slightly. There is little coal be-
ing shipped from Port Richmond excepting
that going Eastward on the Reading Com
pany's steam colliers. The questions of
spring prices and tolls for anthracite coal
have begun to be discussed by the trade
We understand that some operators favor
continuance of the present prices, while
others favor reduction, it being the old
custom of the trade to make "spring prices"
an inducement for purchasers 10 Law in their
fall and winter supply Of coal early in the
season. This old custom has enabled the
transporting companies to more advantage
ously handle their coal in the more busy
season of the year. 1t is believed that the
spring tolls may be made cheaper, at least
the line and city rates, which have been
entirely too high for many years past. Yes
sci freights remain unchanged, with few
schooners offering their masters being un-
willing to take the risks incidental to nayi-
CATION at this season.
The total amount of anthracite coal sent
to market for the week ending February 5,
as reported by the the several carrying
companies, was 61S,O37 tons, compared
with 524,011 tons in the corresponding
week last year, an increase of 03,126 tons.
the total amount of anthracite mined thus
far in the year 1887 is 2,G97, ,OS4 tons, cam
pared with 2,S44,51l tons for the same
period last year, a decrease of 1l7, ,4S7.
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Public Sale Register.

We haYe printed bills at this office fol-
the following sales. and most of them are
also advertised in our columns.
On Friday evening, February IS, there Will
he sold at public sale. at the residence Of Il. j.
Hangen, IN East WeisspOrt, valuable personal
properly, including stoves, beds and bedding.
tubs ana other articles.
On Saturday. February 26, at one o'clock p.
m., at the residence of August Lauh. Egypt, Le-
high county, valuable lot Of personal property,
disposed Of at public sale,
On Friday, March 4th, at one o'clock D. m.,
O. O. Blosc, Administrator o the estate OF the late
Jonas Peter, decd, VIII sell at public sale, or
the premises in Lower Towamensing, a valuable
laIn oi SeVcniy-nye acres, upon which Is erected
a lwo-stnry frame dwelling house. and necessary
and household articles.
On Saturday, March 8, at one O'Clock p. M.
Catharine Markley, Administrative of the estate
Of the late Jonah Markley decd, will expose
for sale on the premises in Franklin township.
hlty-iwo acres and one hundred and forty pcrches
nl valuable real estate, also at the same time
anu pace q valuable farm of nfty-threc acres
aud siNty-siN perches upon which il erected a
two story dwelling house and all necessary out
On Friday, March II, at one o'clock p. M,
Peter Bose, attorney in fact for the heirs Of the
ldtcNI''Ilea blose' decd.i VIII expose 10 public
sale, on The premises In the borough of Parry
Ellle' a valuable farm Of eighty acres upon which
Is erected two story double frame house andall
necessary outbuldlnGs, also, a lot Of farm ing
implements and household articles.
On Friday, March H., at one O'Clock p m,
Charles Buck will expose to public sale. on the
premises IN East WesspOrt valuable farming
implements, wagons, Sc.
ON Saturday, March l2, at one O'Clock p. m.,
Simon Walk will nut M for sale on the pretnises
In Franklin township, horses, cows. WAGONS.
potatotS, ana many other articles.
March 2l' at O'Clock p, m. two pieces Of land
and variety of personal property, late Of sam
lel Be1hman, Mahoning Valley, deed /. 4.
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ParryYllle News Bndgnt.

Miss Lizzie Dunbar, of Weathcrly, was
home on visit this week,
Mrs. Jas, b. Deshler. of Allentown. is
visiting her parents in this place.
Valentine day was generally observed
here-many tender love missives going
through the mails.
Albert RiAker, of Sayre, Pa, was in
town this week, on account of the serious
illness of his father
Mrs. Joseph Peters, OF town, has re-
turned home after a delightful visit to
White Haven friends.
Revival services ARE in progress in the
NJ E. church, though, by the way, they
don't progress very spiritedly.
The following named persons were
elected to the several borough offices at the
election Tuesday: Justice of the Peace, J,
NJ. Bowman; burgess, II. L. Cooper:
town courcil, Jacob Peters, Jacob Shecklcr:
school directors. IL. y. Snyder. b. Il.
Schantz; constable, Lewis Nothstein:
overseer of poor, c. Dunlap; assessor, II.
Ritzey; judge of election, w. Il. Anthony;
inspectors, II. Snyder, VIM. Bamford:
auditor, J, Fields; tax collector D. Snyder.
DAISY
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COMMUNICATED
The County Superintendency.

ED. ADvoCATE:-TI was very much
pleased with last weeks communication on
,he County Superintcndency as think the
writer has proper conception of the DUAL,
itications requisite for competent and re-
liable superintendent. The Office of Coun-
ty Superintendent is certainly the most
honorable and responsible position at the
disposal of Our school directors and for
them to inform themselves on the compar-
atlve merits of the several candidates is
but complying with duty. l am a teach.
er, and as such, not privileged to vote, yet,
| deem it my duty to express my unbiased
opinion on the fitness of the several candI.
dates; for, if by so doing, should be I'm
strumental in a small way to assist in elect
ing the best man, | have conferred bless
ing ON the seven thousand children in Car
bon county who to-day are looking to our
public schools for their preparation for
life.
| most heartily endorse Teacher No. 2's
selection for the superintendent, for |
truly believe j. l.. Potteiger, of Weatherlv,
would make good and live Superintend-
ent. He certainly has made the necessary
preparations for teaching,and he has served
long apprenticeship for the Superintend-
ency.
Prof. Pottciger Is a modest and unas.
suming man and teacher, and not a hun
DIE OF EGorIsM wrapped up in broadcloth.
The profession of teaching has within its
ranks some Of the NoBLEsT MINDS in the
country, and it would be very singular if
we had to resort to the profession of law
for a superintendent. Let the law take
care of its own votaries. | really hone our
directors may see fit to place at the head of
our schools LIVE teacher and not a law
yer. TEACHER No. 8.
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Cleaned From all Parts of tho State.

The new silk mill at Honesdale will start up
at an early day.
A new Bessemer steel works and rail mill Is
to be erected at Pittsburg
Another foundry will be put in operation at
llummelstown, Dauphin county, soon.
The price of bricks have been reduced one
dollar per thousand by Pittsburg manufacturers.
-Ne;te Nerns, aged fifteen years, of Remove.
took two prisoners to the Lock Haven Jail, one
day recently
The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company purpose
erecting q new round house at Mt Carbon,
Schnylkill county.
Rev Father McEnruc, of Freesport, Ale
gheny county, had an exciting encounter with
burglars, Saturday.
Miss Eva Lewis, OF Honesdalc received in
iuriCS while coasting recently from which she
cannot possibly recover
More coal has been discovered at Barclay
mountain, near Towanda, and the Carbon Run
mines. abandoned some time since are TO be re-
opened and worked.
Cumberland county vagrants visit the stores
IN that section and beg for soap, at night they
hold an auction when the soap Is disposed on In
thS manner they mannage to live quite luXur-
iOusy
Robert Nicholson, aged about seventy years,
was elected from drinking saloon at ShamokIn
Friday. by landlord Stank Nicholson fell hcav-
lily, on the sidewalk and fractured his skull; he
will die.
There is mucn suffering among the working
men at Plymouth on account of the scarcity Of
work. All the mines have stopped work and the
employees are all idle without money to support
their families
A prisoner in the Allegheny county Jail swal-
lowed a six inch knife one day recently. Medi-
cal aid was summoned, and by the use Of forceps
the knife was-saved. At latest accounts the
prisoner will recover
benevolent citizens of Scranton are estab-
lisllng society for the bctterment OF the crimi-
mai classes OF lAckawanna county. and n shelter
and Intelligence Office for the homeless and those
seeking employment.
The West End Coal Company, while driving
to reach an air shaft in the sand drift ut Moo
anaqua, struck new vein of coal which already
shows up eight To nine feet OF splendid anthr;i-
cite. biologists and mining experts have here
tOfore agreed that there was no coal below the
present workings In the sand drift, but this ind-
cafes That their theory was an incorrect one and
that the most valuable of all the veins Is VET 10
be opened. This IS what is known IN the Iehigh
regions as the Buck mountain vein and is its first
appearance m the Wyoming coal fields. Tie
ouicronpings are believed TO be along the banks
of the SllSuuplnuua.
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People as They Come and Go.

Joseph Feist, of Mountain Top, was in
town this week.
Hon. A. w. Raudenbush was home
several days last week,
Franklin Santee, the popular Allen
town artist, was in town Saturday.
Webster C.. Weiss, of Bethlehem,
dropped into our sanctum Wednesday.
Charles Clauss,of Muhlenberg College,
Allentown, was at home over Sunday.
George B. NJ, r. w. J.. Stocker, is cir
culating 'mcngst his many friends at Eas-
ton.
Mrs. George Bauer, of Tamaqua, was
visiting relatives and friends in town this
week.
Misses Sallic and Gussie Clauss are So
journing with relatives and friends at Cat
asauqua,
Miss Eliza Barthold, of Slatineton.
spent Friday with her sister, Mrs. p. A.
German.
Jacob Foster, of the Mauch Chunk
Times, circulated 'mongst Lehightonians
Wednesday.
Our old friend Thompson Mcdaniel, of
the Eagle Hotel, Pleasant Corner, was in
town this week.
Mrs. c. NJ. Sweeny returned home
Monday, after delightful visit to her son
Harry at Drifton,
Morris Arner, of Ashley, Lnzerne
county. spent few days with "the folks at
home" this week.
Mrs. Louisa Stocker, of Bank street,
is sojourning with relatives and friends in
Northampton county.
will Anthony and wife, of Iron street.
were visiting friends at Allentown and
Bethlehem last week.
Our genial friend a.. +. Odt, of
Centre Square, while in town Tuesday
made us pleasant call.
Our young friend Glenn. N. Kuntz, of
Philadelphia, was in town during the week
seeing his many friends.
Miss Ida Deibert. an estimable vopnr
lady of Allentown, is the guest of Mrs.
Jon. Kistler, on Bank street.
Mrs, Geo, D. Shuck, OF Walnutport.
was the guest of her sister, MIS-. w. w.
Mortimer, on BankwaN during this week.
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Farlsy's Trade Reports.

PHILADELPHIA, FEB. II, 1887.
There are no disturbing features in the
general trade situation and there is special
activity in the line of manufactures.
Adyices received from agents and jObbers
give abundant testimony of a steady and
substantial revival, and extensive prepara-
tions ale making to meet the demands
already being made. The money market
continues in the same satisfactory con.
dition as heretofore noted. In fact, il there
is any change at all the situation is easier
The -four market is quiet firm but under
a scarcity. Trade, however, is quiet. The
grain situation is without change.
No trouble is feared amorg the miners
and the situation at present is without a
cloud.
The iron trade does not exhibit the buoy
anry so common elsewhere, aud there are
some slight signs of weakening. New
business Is of small proportions. 1t is
apparent that business will not likely re-
sume the Legitimate volume until buyers
are satisfied that present prices will 6e pre-
maf1ent or until consumers are forced by
an exhaustion of their stocks TO enter the
market and purchase, Steel rails are $50. 80
at mill. In pig iron there Is nothing Of
any amount for sale and not much wanted.
The dullness does not indicate any falling
of in business, but feeling of caution.
There are no indications of weakening in
iron. The mills are full of
work.
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Mahoning Items.

j. II. Longacre is suffering with diph-
iberia.
Wilson Weir moved to Beaver Run on
Wednesday.
Frank Moser lost two valuable cows by
death last week.
y. IL. Arner was on business trip to
Richmond, Va, last week.
Leon Snyder, of Ashland, was visiting
f. S. Hopes over Sunday.
Elias Hopes has purchased a farm
near Steinsville, Lchigh county.
Miss Minnie Guth, of White Hall, was
visiting at DIR. Keser's this week.
Miss Polly Hunsicker and Wilson Re,
maly were visiting friends at Tamaqua over
Sunday.
+ d. Klinseman went to Tamanend,
SchnylkIll county, where he has opened
-four and feed store.
William Cooper, who resided at Free
land during the winter, moved his family
to Mahoning last week.
The spring term of the Centre Square
Select School will open Monday, April I1th.
n. NJ. Ballet will be the teacher.
Milton lIontz has purchased the farm
belonging to his father Boas Hontz. decd.
lie intends to build house in the spring.
The following named gentlemen we're
elected Tuesday: supervisors, Harrison
Miller and saul. Evarts; assessor, A. II.
Gombert; auditor Josiah Miller; tax col
lector, Nathan Reinsmith; judge of cleo
tion' Wallace Seiwell; inspectors of election,
j. II. Gombert, Nathan Zimmerman:
school directors, Nathan Wehr and Owen
smith; constable, d. A, Klstlcr; overseer
OF poor, Henry Long.
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dollars reward for Tnlln.

Five dollars reward for Tulip.
Alvin Arnold has been appointed post.
master at White Haven.
The Lenten season begins next Wed.
nesday and ends April 10th.
Silver dust proof railroad watches at
E. II. Hohls, Mauch Chunk.
Freight traffic on the Lehigh Valley
railroad is very heavy at present.
During the past week the iron trade
has not been so brisk but prices continue
to hold firm.
Northampton county paid s4s3. 40 last
year for the destruction of foxes, hawks,
owls and weasels.
---Fastnacht, or Shrove Tuesday, is put
down in the almanac for the 22nd inst.
Washingt0ns birthday.
1t is claimed that there are five hun
drcd German tramps circulating between
Stroudsburg and Easton.
John Link. employed at the stone
quarry of the Coplay Iron Company, was
seriously injured recently.
How is Tulip going to get herep
The East Penn Conference of the
Evangelical Association convenes at Ban
gor. Northampton county, on Wednesday
Mary Mcbride, while picking coal on
the Lehigh Valley railroad, near Allentown.
Wednesday, was struck by an engine and
killed.
--Dreisbach's large grst mill, near
Wilkesbarre, was destroyed by fire Nom
day. Loss, $1,000; fully insured.
When in Mauch Chunk see the hand
some stock of open and closed cased gold
watches at E. II. Hollis. Assortment
larger finer and prices the lowest. Call
and examine and be convinced.
Our friend w. II. Edinger, formerly
clerk In the Packerton offices, and well
known here, has charge of the Colorado tS
Midland Railway company surveying corps.
and is now on duty somewhere in the wilds
of Colorado.
-Tulipl Tulip! Tulipl
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Tulip! Tulip! Tulip!
A Card OFThaoI-a.

NV sincere thanks are hereby rendered
to my friends who so ably supported me
for the office of Collector of Taxes at the
election on Tuesday. the 18th inst. Trus-
ing that will be able to serve the public
in the future equally as well as in the
past L remain, Very Respectfully,
GEO. w. NUsBAUM,
Lehighton, Feb 16, 1879
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Inst rncnirnd irnnn Rnstnr

Just received from Boston,
an immense stock of the genu-
inc Knight of Labor Shoes,
which we are selling at $3.50
and $3 Warranted solid calf
leather. Clauss & Bro, the
Tailors, sole agents for Carbon
comfy
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The Borough Election.

Tuesdays election, in this place passed
OF very quietly and with about the usual
resnlt-~thc entire Democratic ticket as
nominated being elected with the exception
of John Geggus, for town councilman.
We append the vote for the benefit of our
readers. 4 denotes the successful candi-
dates,
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Ees Leased the Wyom,ng.

The Lehigh Valley Railroad Company has
leased the Wyoming Valley Coal Company.
heretofore they had control Of portion Of tic
coal company's lands at rental that Iad tie
interest on tive bonds aud The requirements Of
Ire sinking fund. They have now leased the
Whole property at a guarantee OF three PER cent.
minimum and four per cent maximum, accord
ing TO the prevailing prices Of coal
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All grades and styles of
ladies Coatings, at prices to
astonish the most economical
buyer, at Clauss & Bro, the
tailors, Bank street.
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he Carbon Advocate
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1887.

SPECIAL NOTICE Persons making PAYMENTS
- to this office ny inoney orders or postal notes
VIII please make them payable at the WEISS
fOOmI POST OFFICE, as the Lehighton Office is
NOT money order office.
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All the latest novelties i'll
Fall and Winter merchant tailor
ing goods at Clauss & Bro,
Lehighton.
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DASH.

SPECIAL NoTICE.-On the lst
day OF April next. | will move
my entire stock of Drugs, Medi-
cines, &c, into the adjoining
building, two doors above my
present location. Respectfully
I, ID. THOMAS, Druggist, Look
for sign of the GOLDEN MORTAR
Work has been suspended at the Lincoln
colliery' near fremont, SchuyIlill county. Two
hundred and nfty men and boys are thrown out
Of employment
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which we make up in the latest
styles, most substantial manner
at prices that astonish everybody.
We still make those famous
$40. ALL-woOL SUITS which
proved so satisfactory to all who
purchased Of them when we first
commenced their make. We
moL'e the same suH nor, at the
same price, and the material ace
use Is as good as ecey.
We would call your attention
to our
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-02-19

AT the room Of the Young Mems
Christian Association Sunday afternoon,
f. Pierce Lentz, of Northampton street,
addressed gathering of ladies and gentle
men on the "Model Man" The speaker
presented his idea of the model man as
found in Christ, saying that whilst none
could emulate Him, it was in the power of
all to live life of honor, fidelity, purity
and consistency. At the close of the meet
ing it was announced that Rev. j. Z. Free
man, of Weissport, would be the speaker
for next Sunday afternoon.
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Original Cheap Cash Store" !"
Opportunities for
Close Buyers.
MUSLINS,

We Invite ell bargain seekers to call and take
advantage Of the Low Prices at which we are
selling goods. Our large stock of
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BRACKETS MADE TO ORDER.

The hachiney is al new, and only the best me.
chanicS employed. All articles are guaranteed
ul best seasoned material. Orders by mail re.
ceiIe prompt attention. Your patronage Invited.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-06
W hom IL May Concel

Friends ard strangers in the City.
We would respectfully call your attention
to our large list OF inside residence property.
The cheap property is uot all gone Yet. We
have held in reserve some ( the finest and
most reasonable inside property there Is on
the market this present day. We Will put
III on the market on Monday, April the 18th
Terms easy and prices that will surprise you.
All within 2i5 miles from the corner OF
Main and Douglas. We have also some fine
building lots from $3.50 up TO $40o and "
fronts; terms / 3 cash, Is 6 mos, Is Il mos
Now is about your last chance for men Of
moderate means and only few days longer
we will sell il lots of ,, 4, 9, or & No single
lots at the cheap prices. II you will only
call upon us at our office, No 24S n Main 81,
ard LET US show you the property You viii be
sure to purchase.
We have more rare chances on Main st
n of Douglas, and only for a few days, now,
before they advance. Come and see Is he
fore purchasing and get our prices
All our property Is guaranteed perfect
titles or no sale Cox & WAIT.
llS-a Office II 2i3 n Main.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-06

Ives, Bros & Co. PIP N Main st, offer the
following bargains fer a few days:
3 lots fronts Elizabeth ave, Junction
Town Co add, Is cash, 81, 400
= lots fronts on Wildwood ave, University
Place add, 4 cash, 600
2 lots e fronts, new Groom house, Martin
son ave Lawrence's 4th add, II cash, 81 600.
lots fronts on Washington ave, Rock
Island 3rd add $3.50.
2 lots on University ave, University place
add, 81 500
Also desirable property in all parts OF the
city. Don't fail TO see our list of bargains
before YOU invest ll0-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-06

An A No stock snd agricultural farm Ct
49, acres, in the Cowskin bottoms near
Wichita.
Well improved and especially adapted 70
thu wants of a irst-clsss farmer.
Price $40 per acre Best OF terms given 10
tn right parties
VIII sell oue-half er oae-third TO suit pur-
chaser
Good city property taken il desired
Call and b. shown Tia farm. which VIII
prove our assertions
100 heai Of stock can be had cheap Il sod
With the farm.
Remember our place. ISs N Main
lis # WALKER ( FIEDLER